Political commentary from the LA Times

Bill Richardson fires back at James Carville 'in the gutter'

March 23, 2008 | 1:08
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Democratic strategist James Carville, one of Hillary Clinton's most vocal supporters, made news on Saturday when he accused New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson of "an act of betrayal" by endorsing Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination.

"Mr. Richardson's endorsement came right around the anniversary of the day when Judas sold out for 30 pieces of silver, so I think the timing is appropriate, if ironic," Carville said in an article published in Saturday's New York Times.

"And you know, that's typical of many of the people around Sen. Clinton," Richardson said. "They think they have a sense of entitlement to the presidency."

Richardson did acknowledge that he'd gotten a couple of high-profile jobs -- U.N. ambassador and Energy secretary -- in Bill Clinton's administrations. "I am very loyal to the Clintons," he said. "... I served well, and I served the country well, and he gave me that opportunity.

"But you know, Chris, it shouldn't just be Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton. You know, what about the rest of us?"

(And for those of you keeping track of the "Fox News Sunday" Obama Watch, featured here last week: The "24"-style clock, complete with sound effects, was there today. The Illinois senator, once again, wasn't. He was on the beach.)